Joshua Perreira Predicts Hook-Led Finish of Antonio Cesar

Joshua Perreira, whose six professional wins all concluded before the final bell, plans to maintain this streak against Antonio Cesar. He envisions the finish beginning with a hook against the ropes.

The two will meet in a flyweight MMA bout at ONE Fight Night 48 on Prime Video this Friday, October 2. The event takes place at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.

Perreira, 29, holds a 6-0 (1 NC) record with four knockouts and two submissions. He recently returned from a knee injury to defeat Gilbert Nakatani in 38 seconds with a spinning backfist.

Cesar, 22, enters the fight with a 14-2 record and a nine-fight winning streak, including his ONE debut victory over Lito Adiwang in July.

“I think, as he’s circling out, it’ll be a right or a left hook if he circles to either side up against the ropes,” Perreira stated. “I’ll shift forward to another stance. I’ll catch him with that hook. I think it’ll stumble him, not necessarily knock him out, but I see it hurting him to the point where I follow him to the ground.”

He added, “If he’s able to defend my strikes, I’m going to try to establish a solid position, rain shots down, and if the submission – whatever that may be – presents itself, I will secure it. And like a vice grip, I will get him.”

Joshua Perreira Targets Yuya Wakamatsu Next

A victory over Cesar could position Perreira among the division's top contenders. While a title shot is possible, Perreira is more focused on facing former champion Yuya Wakamatsu next.

“I think that’d be fantastic, even more of a step up in competition,” Perreira said of facing Wakamatsu. “He’s an elusive striker with solid grappling. And a win over him would cement me as next in line for the title.”

“Who knows? I’m just happy to be doing what I love, being a complete martial artist and showing my skills on the world stage.”